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EU approves PEFCR Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear environmental footprint
Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) MethodEuropean Commission, Directorate-General for EnvironmentEU
Announced
Jun 25, 2025
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The European Commission has officially approved Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear products. PEFCR provides standardized methodology for measuring environmental impact based on ISO 14040/14044 life cycle assessment principles. Companies manufacturing or importing apparel and footwear in the EU market should use these rules to calculate and communicate product environmental footprints consistently. The methodology identifies environmental hotspots across the product life cycle, enabling targeted strategies to reduce impacts and support credible sustainability claims.
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EU approves PEFCR Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear environmental footprint
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EU approves PEFCR Version 3.1 for apparel and footwear environmental footprint
25 * Directorate-General for Environment * 1 min read © ArtMarie, Getty Images The Commission welcomes the new [Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR)](https://pefapparelandfootwear.eu/afw_pefcr_v3-1_final/) for apparel and footwear, which were presented by stakeholders from the sector in Brussels, Wednesday. These rules introduce a science-based and impartial method to assess the environmental impact